A big part of it seems to be the UBER high utility costs in Spokane: water, sewer, garbage (and sometimes gas), which we've learned that most landlord bear as a cost of doing business.

Branding is important to me, as it is to many high volume agents, so using my brokerages branding is important.

All they wanted was $3000 down and I could go out and find a house and I could really get this joy and satisfaction of REI kicked into high gear.

Very modest homes similar to this one and in this area rent for around $1500-$2000/week in the high season.We've started renovations by tearing out the kitchen and floors, opening up the kitchen and living room to make one large great room. 

So you will also be paying your state income tax after you have paid the high property tax.

I am invested in Scottsdale @Ada Tor and have had multiple units in HOA communities, one of which I have sold, another will likely hit the market after high season next spring. 

I would also highly suggest attending the REIAs and their luncheons.

I think its possibly to find Multi-family properties for what you are looking for in the area, though the cost of purchase may be high and taxes, depending where you go (Essex county especially), could be high as well.

id=1IaAr5B1WeT...Cleanup Job (Low cost fast flip): landscape package in front remove deckremove vines from house clean exterior, fix siding and wood rot, paint neutral beige/gray color clean driveway/weed, clean retaining wall/pavement replace flooring with mid grade flooring bottom level, carpet upstairs replace interior fixtures paint interior white trim, light color beige/gray walls, popcorn ceiling removal new kitchen appliancesRehab options: Replace deck with new one (kind of awkward that high to me) vs Remove and fill in wall or add large window to master.Potential space to move laundry into upstairs bathroom closet vs basement Can maybe get away with toilet/vanity replacement in each bathroomUncertain if painting or replacing cabinets with ikea type is worth itAny in-ceiling lighting will open up codes stuff with electrical since it is out of dateRepave/fix concrete front porch and side porch - replace/paint railingReplace front walkway cement, or remove walkway and replace with right angled walk to driveway (may not provide ROI)Tear down vs paint garage port in back yardWhich do you think provides highest ROI? 

Most of them are looking like they need work on the outside and have high grass.